News Today: Is use of pellet guns on protesters justifiable? Panel debates

Allegations that pellet guns were used against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during demonstrations over alleged exam paper leaks have intensified the political row, with medical records reportedly confirming pellet injuries and legal experts seeking an inquiry into police crowd-control measures. The controversy comes as the Centre overhauled the National Testing Agency (NTA), terminating 47 officials and considering legal action against some personnel.

In Parliament, the government defended its anti-paper leak reforms, including new legislation and fast-track courts. Meanwhile, talks between Union ministers and the CJP remained inconclusive, with the party insisting on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation despite progress on compensation and protest-related cases.